A man accidentally shot himself with a loaded hunting rifle after driving over a pothole in his car, it has been claimed.

Video footage is being shared online which captured the moments immediately after the weapon apparently blasted through the seat of the car.

In the clip, titled 'Loaded Hunting Rifle in Vehicle Accidentally Discharges after Hitting a Pothole', the man is seen pointing to an injury on his back, where the bullet appears to have grazed his skin, leaving an open wound.

Accident: Black marks are seen on the car seat after the gun discharged (Image: Live Leak)

The camera then pans around to focus on the seat, where clear blast marks can be seen as well as an entry and exit hole in the fabric.

Another passenger is briefly seen sat in the back seat of the car, close to where the gun fired, although he appears to be unhurt.

Wounded: The bullet appears to have grazed the man's back (Image: Live Leak)

It is not clear where the man was from or where the footage was filmed although it is believed that the incident occurred on August 30.